CCW - Third degree assault

[mackbamf]

So I am looking to apply for a CCW in Arapahoe County. I have a third degree assault charge from twenty years ago. Just young and dumb in a fight with another guy, not domestic violence related. I have purchased three fire arms in the last few years so I am able to purchase. I have read conflicting information on if this disqualifies me from being issued a CCW. Question six on the applicant history asks:

6. Have you been convicted in any court of a felony, or attempt or conspiracy to commit a felony, or any other crime for which the judge could have imprisoned you for

more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation?

I have no idea what the charge could have carried twenty years ago. Any insight would be appreciated. I don't want to pay for the application if I know that I am not eligible.

[Irving]

You should call them directly and ask.

[OneGuy67]

(3) Assault in the third degree is a class 1 misdemeanor and is an extraordinary risk crime that is subject to the modified sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-501 (3).

Class Minimum Sentence-----------------------------------------------------------Maximum Sentence

Class 1: Six months imprisonment, or five hundred dollars fine, or both Eighteen months imprisonment or five thousand dollars fine, or both

Class 2: Three months imprisonment, or two hundred fifty dollars fine, or both Twelve months imprisonment or one thousand dollars fine, or both

Class 3: Fifty dollars fine Six months imprisonment or seven hundred fifty dollars fine, or both



Simple answer: No. You are eligible to obtain a permit. However, like Stu/Irv suggested, call and ask.

[spleify]

I agree that you should just call someone and ask, but I remember someone in my class asking what kind of back ground check they do when you go and apply and the instructor said it wasnt really much different than the back ground check they do on you when you buy a gun. He's Jeffco SWAT

HTH

Good luck

[mackbamf]

I have a call into the Sheriff's deparment and will let you all know what they say.

[lebru]

if you have bought a firearm since then, you should be ok.

[TFOGGER]

Unless your 3rd degree assault was related to a domestic violence charge, there should be no problem.

[Adawg38]

You'll be fine. I got my permit with an 11 year old 3rd degree assault and misdemenor criminal mischief charge. If I remember right as long as it's older than 7 or 8 years no biggie and like said above as long as it's not domestic violence. Everyone makes mistakes when they're young, just be glad it wasn't a felony or domestic violence.

[Irving]

You'll be fine. I got my permit with an 11 year old 3rd degree assault and misdemenor criminal mischief charge. If I remember right as long as it's older than 7 or 8 years no biggie and like said above as long as it's not domestic violence. Everyone makes mistakes when they're young, just be glad it wasn't a felony or domestic violence.

Good thing you said something. I was about to run out and get some assault charges of my own.

[EVO8]

You'll be ok too if you have domestic violence.